[The role of local hyperthermia in oncology: applications of a magnetic field, laser radiation, and ultrasound]

Vopr Kurortol Fizioter Lech Fiz Kult. 2014 Mar-Apr:(2):48-57.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

This paper reports the principal data on hyperthermia and its role in the modern combined treatment of malignant neoplasms. A brief characteristic of magnetic, laser, and ultrasound hyperthermia is presented. The prospects for the further development of new methods of hyperthermia for the application in oncology.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Hyperthermia, Induced / methods*
  • Low-Level Light Therapy / methods*
  • Magnetic Field Therapy / methods*
  • Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Sound*